Learning success
For learning success, it is crucial to be patient with yourself and accept that understanding a topic takes time and effort. Complex concepts often prove… Read More »Learning success
Make your learning goal visible
It can be helpful to visualise your learning goal permanently. For example, design a postcard with your learning objective. Choose a motivating picture or design… Read More »Make your learning goal visible
Strategies to reduce distractions in a connected world
To promote focus in a hyper-connected world, it’s critical to implement intentional strategies to reduce distractions. Here are some effective approaches: Targeted use of digital… Read More »Strategies to reduce distractions in a connected world
Learning tips for the end of the school year
Learning with all the senses The more senses are activated during learning (hearing, seeing, touching, movement), the better the learning material is memorised. Studies confirm… Read More »Learning tips for the end of the school year
Self-testing
Regularly testing your own knowledge, for example through quizzes or self-tests, helps you to recognise gaps and consolidate what you have learned. Self-testing means constantly… Read More »Self-testing
Linking knowledge
New knowledge should be linked to what you already know. This helps to establish a connection and makes it easier to recall later. Linking new… Read More »Linking knowledge
Distributed learning
Instead of learning everything at the last minute, it is more effective to study the material regularly over a longer period of time. This promotes… Read More »Distributed learning
The output method of vocabulary learning
The output method of vocabulary learning refers to a learning strategy in which the learner actively uses the new vocabulary rather than just passively repeating… Read More »The output method of vocabulary learning
What is the difference between memory and recollection?
Memories are located in the memory, i.e. memories are experienced situations that are stored there. However, this process takes a long time, because if you… Read More »What is the difference between memory and recollection?
Why a learning type test does not necessarily improve learning performance in the long term
First of all, many learners receive new impulses for their learning through a learning type test, because learning type tests are usually carried out with… Read More »Why a learning type test does not necessarily improve learning performance in the long term
Tips to overcome writer’s block
Do you feel like you’re stuck in your bachelor’s thesis and your thoughts? You just can’t get any further and have a complete jumble of… Read More »Tips to overcome writer’s block
How to make learning easy
A few tips and tricks can make learning much more effective. Everyone has their own way of learning. However, everyone, regardless of learning type, can… Read More »How to make learning easy
Attention and concentration in psychology
In psychology, attention is understood to be the allocation of brain resources for processing conscious perceptions and for thinking, which can be done deliberately by… Read More »Attention and concentration in psychology
What is exam anxiety?
Test anxiety is when a person experiences a strong divergence between the demands placed on him or her in an actual test situation and the… Read More »What is exam anxiety?
Better fine motor skills
If you want to develop fine motor skills in a playful way, there are numerous simple activities and exercises to do: Kneading with clay, because… Read More »Better fine motor skills
How can you develop your child’s reading speed?
The rule of thumb for a child’s reading speed is that children should be able to read aloud an average of between 25 and 40… Read More »How can you develop your child’s reading speed?
Learn better through chunking
Chunking can help with learning to better retain contexts in memory and is an effective cognitive technique in which information is broken down into smaller… Read More »Learn better through chunking
What are school hacks?
For some time now, you can find numerous short videos with so-called school hacks on social media, especially on TikTok and Instagram. But what are… Read More »What are school hacks?
Be your own teacher
Enough of paperwork! Want to learn without even sitting down in front of your papers? After I had my notes ready so far, I just… Read More »Be your own teacher
Sorting out
Sorting out If you have to study for a test or exam, you often feel overwhelmed by the vast amounts of material. But even if… Read More »Sorting out
Learning to pay attention
Many children find it difficult to filter out the stimuli that are important at the moment from the numerous stimuli that surround them and to… Read More »Learning to pay attention
The basis of effective learning
Effective learning is an important key to academic success and personal development, but it can sometimes be difficult to find the right learning method and… Read More »The basis of effective learning
Tips for the new school year
The start of school in autumn is the best time to banish all negative thoughts from your mind, because now you have the chance to… Read More »Tips for the new school year
How to increase learning success in home and school learning.
In learning, structure and system are important so that the memory can retain what has been learned, and for this, short and regular repetition in… Read More »How to increase learning success in home and school learning.
Failures reveal the limits of my abilities
“Failures reveal the limits of my abilities.” How many times have I thought that? So many times. And how many times have I then proven… Read More »Failures reveal the limits of my abilities
Exercises for short-term memory
Simple exercises that you can do in between to train your short-term memory. For example, when you are at a red light, you can think… Read More »Exercises for short-term memory
Why you should read
Reading has many advantages. It promotes communication skills, expands vocabulary and can also be a good help with depression. Expands vocabulary: Reading expands your vocabulary.… Read More »Why you should read
The sandwich method of vocabulary learning
The sandwich method of vocabulary learning is a technique that aims to support memory and make learning more effective. The method consists of three steps,… Read More »The sandwich method of vocabulary learning
Ten old Study tips
Always divide the learning material into small portions. This way you will have more successes when you have completed a portion of the material. Take… Read More »Ten old Study tips
What does learning to learn actually mean?
Learning to learn means acquiring certain skills that enable a pupil to acquire subject knowledge independently, i.e., in the long term, even without a teacher.… Read More »What does learning to learn actually mean?
Fun while learning?
Learning does not have to be serious and boring. You can also have fun and learn effectively and stress-free. You will have much more fun… Read More »Fun while learning?
Learning methods
Learning accompanies us over a relatively long period of time. Starting in school, this is usually followed by training or studies, where learning takes on… Read More »Learning methods
Tips to optimise learning
In addition to concrete learning methods, there are other tips that may make learning easier for you: Workplace: Organise a tidy workplace where you can… Read More »Tips to optimise learning
Why is artificial intelligence problematic?
Areas where artificial intelligence makes important decisions about people are problematic, such as whether someone gets a job or whether someone has to go to… Read More »Why is artificial intelligence problematic?
Model learning in Psychology and Technology
In psychology, the term “model learning” refers to a process in which people acquire behaviours, skills or information by observing and imitating a model. The… Read More »Model learning in Psychology and Technology
Blocked Practice vs. Interleaving Practice
Blocked practice is the learning method used by most students when studying. It involves learning tasks of the same task type or topic, repeatedly one… Read More »Blocked Practice vs. Interleaving Practice
Thinking in focused and diffuse mode
Neuroscientists have found that the brain works in two different ways, focused mode and diffuse mode, and both modes are important. Focused and diffuse thinking… Read More »Thinking in focused and diffuse mode
What methods can be used to learn better with pictures?
There are different methods that can be used to improve learning and remembering images, although not all methods work equally well for everyone. Everyone has… Read More »What methods can be used to learn better with pictures?
Motivation to learn: this is how it works
Talent without effort does not lead to success either. How many people have talent but no success? How many have success but no talent? Artists… Read More »Motivation to learn: this is how it works
Why can’t children motivate themselves to learn?
Because we take all the difficulties out of their way! In their own eyes, they did well with what they delivered. If others don’t see… Read More »Why can’t children motivate themselves to learn?
How adults should learn
The learning process of adults differs in some aspects from that of children. Adults often have a clear motivation for their learning. They may want… Read More »How adults should learn
Learning breaks
The brain needs regular breaks to recover and recharge its batteries. Intensive learning over a long period of time can lead to fatigue and declining… Read More »Learning breaks
The KWL model
The KWL model (also known as KWL technique or KWL strategy) is a learning technique that helps learners prepare for a learning activity, organise information… Read More »The KWL model
What is the difference between learning methods and learning techniques?
Learning methods A learning method involves a more structured framework or set of steps used to achieve a specific learning objective. A learning method can… Read More »What is the difference between learning methods and learning techniques?
Tips for the perfect place to learn
Is there such a thing as the perfect place to learn? A resounding YES. There is YOUR perfect place to learn. How do you want… Read More »Tips for the perfect place to learn
The five best learning tips for students
From effective scheduling and realistic goals to the right learning environment, learning effectively can be easier than you think. Tip 1: Plan enough time for… Read More »The five best learning tips for students
Learning is like a journey …
…, so you should first know where you want to go. What is your goal? What do you want to achieve? Often, you can narrow… Read More »Learning is like a journey …
Feedback calendar
Achieving goals and acquiring new habits requires a good deal of stamina and motivation. Most of the time, good ideas fail to be implemented because… Read More »Feedback calendar
How pre-studying can save you a lot of study time
Pre-studying refers to the practice of preparing oneself before a period of study or learning and refers to that process of reading and learning content… Read More »How pre-studying can save you a lot of study time
Correct retrieval of vocabulary
When people learn a long series of vocabulary words and then have to recall them, the result is a serial position curve. Behind this is… Read More »Correct retrieval of vocabulary